Mathematics in Maltese: The compilation of a bilingual English-Maltese glossary to support mathematics teaching and learning in Malta.
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| Title: | Mathematics in Maltese: The compilation of a bilingual English-Maltese glossary to support mathematics teaching and learning in Malta. |
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| Authors: | Farrugia, Marie Therese1 marie.t.farrugia@um.edu.mt, Vella, Lara Ann1, Muscat, David1, Sammut, Melanie Casha1 |
| Source: | Mathematics Enthusiast. Apr2026, Vol. 23 Issue 1/2, p15-36. 22p. |
| Subject Terms: | *Mathematics education, *Learning, *Written communication, *Bilingual education, English language |
| Abstract: | In Malta, mathematics education is accessed bilingually through Maltese and English. While Maltese is often used for verbal interaction, English is the language of written texts, including assessments. Consequently, switches between the languages is a common feature of Maltese mathematics classrooms. Anecdotal and research evidence indicate that Maltese students benefit from the use of their home language. However, to date, there is no recognised and standardised Maltese bank of mathematics Our project aims to address this lacuna. In this article, we outline the process of compiling a bilingual glossary of mathematics terms intended for kindergarten and elementary school levels in Malta (ages 3-11 years). The purpose of the glossary is to support teachers and students in their use of the two languages for the teaching/learning process. This novel resource can serve to validate the Maltese language for mathematics and to encourage consistency of terminology across school and classroom contexts. The glossary can also be helpful in the future should we choose to introduce written Maltese for mathematics. In this article, we explain how the project was developed and how word choices were made with respect to the Maltese terms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of Mathematics Enthusiast is the property of Prof. Bharath Sriraman and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
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